[Women] tend to collect more pieces of data when they think, put them into more complex patterns, see more options and outcomes. They tend to be contextual, holistic thinkers.
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The reason you take antidepressants is to feel calm. And romantic love is not calm -it's elation, it's mood swings, and you're killing all that when you take the drug.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Antidepressants can dull emotions, making it difficult to fully experience the highs and lows of romantic love.
In this quote, Helen Fisher suggests that while antidepressants serve to stabilize emotions and induce calmness, they may also suppress the intense feelings associated with romantic love. She highlights the dual nature of love—filled with ecstatic highs and turbulent mood swings—arguing that the use of medication can inhibit one’s ability to engage deeply with these powerful emotional experiences.
Themes
LoveEmotionsAntidepressantsCalmElation
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a discussion about mental health and love can help illustrate the complexity of emotions.
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